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What is meant by the term "overweight"?
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A soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600-9
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Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?
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A soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award.
A soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award. |
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What are three reasons why the rmy is so concerned about excess body fat?
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1.Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
2.Detracts from military appearance. 3.May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina. |
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When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?
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On the day the soldier is informed by the unit commander that he or she has been entered into weight control program.
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How often should soldiers in the weight control porgram weight in?
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monthly to measure progress
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What regulation covers the Army Weight Control Program?
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AR 600-9
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How often should soldiers be weighed?
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A soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months.
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What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?
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Male-Abdomen and Neck
Female-Neck, Forearm, Wrist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock) |
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How many times is each measurement required to be made?
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Until you have three measurements within 1/4" of each other.
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How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers?
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Two, one to place the tape measure and determine the measurements, the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet.
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If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?
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If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers during the APFT, they should be weighed within 30 days of the APFT.
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It is a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders contain what statement in regards to weight control?
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You are responsible for reporting to your nextduty station/school in satisfactory physical condition. able to pass the APFT and meet weight standards.
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In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Deparment of Defense-wide goal of what?
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Male- 20%
Females- 26% |
